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Contracts Specialist

Avalere Health· Group – Legal & Compliance - Legal
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Hybrid (Philadelphia, PA / Washington DC)$80k - $105kfull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Avalere Health is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage the contract process for all company agreements, supporting business development and practice teams. The role involves preparing, evaluating, and overseeing contracts such as Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, NDAs, Vendor Agreements, and Change Orders, coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders, and driving process improvements including adoption of an AI-enabled legal tool.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire contract lifecycle by preparing and overseeing global client contracts in partnership with Account Teams and Legal Department.
  • Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and company standards.
  • Draft initial versions of client contracts aligned with business needs.
  • Collaborate with Account Teams, Business Development, Practices, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders on best practices in contract preparation.
  • Identify potential contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitate internal reviews of contracts efficiently.
  • Conduct formatting and quality control checks on draft contracts; ensure adherence to internal best practices and brand guidelines. Provide guidance on optimal contract structure, compliance measures, and execution strategies to Account Teams and Practices.
  • Communicate contract status updates to team members and leadership.
  • Coordinate and communicate contract revisions with clients; explain IP and data use provisions when needed.
  • Develop and maintain an organized contract repository system.
  • Create and update templates for streamlined operations.
  • Gain knowledge of Avalere Health's services and products.
  • Innovate tools and processes to enhance contract development and execution.
  • Support the implementation and adoption of an AI-enabled legal tool within contracting workflows.

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in proposal creation or contract development within consulting or life sciences sectors; desktop publishing experience is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with working in an international workplace (UK and EU) advantageous.
  • Experience handling a high volume of contracts efficiently.
  • Familiarity with evaluating business terms for inclusion in contracts.
  • Proven track record in maintaining positive relationships with colleagues to achieve solutions.
  • Experience in enhancing business processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce expertise preferred.
  • Understanding of documentation control processes including diligence reviews.
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools in legal, contracting, or related business processes—or strong interest in developing practical AI skills.
  • Adaptability and enthusiasm for change, with ability to learn new technology and help others navigate transformed workflows.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Skills

Required:Contract development and lifecycle managementContract draftingNegotiation and risk assessmentStakeholder collaborationDocumentation control and templates

Benefits

  • 401K plan with employer match up to 4% (immediately vested)
  • life insurance
  • disability coverage
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • flexible working arrangements (hybrid and remote)
  • option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
  • 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
  • 9 public holidays
  • gifted end-of-year holidays
  • early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
  • free counselling through employee assistance program
  • enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
  • ongoing on-demand training and global mobility opportunities
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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